Essential Functions

The Alabama Community College System endorses the Americans’ with Disabilities Act. In accordance with College policy, when requested, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Physical, cognitive, psychomotor, affective and social abilities are required in unique combinations to perform safe and effective job duties and responsibilities in business technology. The applicant/student must be able to meet the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations throughout the program of learning. Admission, progression and graduation are contingent upon one’s ability to demonstrate the essential functions delineated for the program with or without reasonable accommodations. The business technology program and/or its affiliated co-op/internship partners may identify additional essential functions. The business technology program reserves the right to amend the essential functions as deemed necessary.

In order to be admitted to and progress in the business technology program one must possess a functional-level of ability to perform the duties associated with the program. Admission or progression may be denied if a student is unable to demonstrate the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

The essential functions listed below are necessary for business technology program admission, progression and graduation and for the provision of safe and effective job performance. The essential functions include but are not limited to:

Sensory Perception

Possess normal visual functions in each eye, to include but not limited to, normal color vision (ability to differentiate between colors and color intensity), peripheral vision, depth perception, see details at a distance, etc.

Observe and discern subtle changes in physical conditions and the environment

Visual difference in color spectrums and color changes

Read fine print in varying levels of light

Read for prolonged periods of time

Read at varying distances

Read data/information displayed on monitors/gages/equipment, etc.

Auditory

Interpret monitoring devices

Distinguish muffled sounds

Hear and discriminate high and low frequency sounds produced by equipment and the environment

Report promptly to co-op sites and remain for 6-12 hours or as required

Provide work related activities in a timely manner

Accept responsibility, accountability, and ownership of one’s actions

Seek supervision/consultation/assistance in a timely manner

Examine and modify one’s own behavior when it interferes with job performance or learning

No recommendation is made or implied with regard to the level of reading or writing required for this program. This is an academic matter, which will be discussed with the student after administration of the College placement test and a conference with a counselor or advisor.

Every effort is made to create a learning environment similar to the actual workplace. However, Wallace College cannot predict the essential functions as identified by various employers. The skills identified on the essential functions form are those which the department recognizes as necessary for completion in the program. No representation regarding industry standard is implied.

Any reasonable accommodations will be made for you as determined by Wallace Community College. Business/Industry standards may vary.

STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have reviewed the Essential Functions for the business technology program and I certify that to the best of my knowledge, I have the ability to perform these functions. I understand that a further evaluation of my ability may be required and conducted by the program faculty if deemed necessary, to evaluate my ability prior to admission to a program and for retention and progression through a program.

I understand that Wallace Community College will provide reasonable accommodations but is not required to substantially alter the requirements or nature of program or provide accommodations that inflict an undue burden on the College.

I understand that if my health changes during the program of learning, so that the essential functions cannot be met with or without reasonable accommodations, that I may be withdrawn from the program in which I am a student.

I understand that if I need accommodations, it is my responsibility to contact the appropriate College official. My request should be directed to Mrs. Amanda Wise at (334) 556-2616 (Wallace Campus) or Mr. Earl Bynum at (334) 687-3543, ext. 4270 (Sparks Campus).

Wallace Community College affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for admission or employment regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. WCC will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.